My husband, Richard, and I were married in 1993. With that marriage we had an instant blended family, bringing together a total of five children from each of our previous marriages. With all our children now grown and gone, we spend much of our spare time enjoying quiet time together, and an occasional trip to watch our favorite St. Louis Cardinals and Memphis Grizzlies.

Our love of sports goes beyond being spectators. Richard, known in our hometown as “The Voice of the Mustangs” has done the radio play-by-play of every single Forrest City High School football game since 1975. I’ve been fortunate to be able to join him and provide the color commentary for his play-by-play since 1993.

Richard’s involvement in sports has also included many years of officiating high school and college basketball, for which he was recognized in 2014 through his induction into the Arkansas Activities Association High School Sports Hall of Fame. His dedication to Forrest City High School athletics also earned him a spot in the Forrest City High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.

Richard’s career at Forrest City Broadcasting Company, Radio Stations KXJK & KBFC, began in 1973. My career has included positions as Public Relations Director at a local community college, Sales/Production/On Air Talent at Forrest City Broadcasting Company, and former Director of Marketing at Forrest City Medical Center.

Richard and I have been active for the better part of three decades in local churches in the Forrest City area. I’ve served as a Bible study teacher, member of women’s ministries, facilitator of both a divorce recovery ministry and a ministry for family members of addicted loved ones. I’ve also served in media ministry and in various other capacities.

With our move to the Presbyterian (USA) faith tradition, I began pursuing preaching, which has allowed me opportunities to fill the pulpits for a few area congregations. This journey still continues and I’m excited about where it appears to be leading! I will keep you posted on the progress and invite you to join me along the way as I share my time between Wynne Presbyterian Church in Wynne, Arkansas, and Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Forrest City, Arkansas, where Richard and I make our home.